Temporary Emergency Department (ED) Closures – Chesley, Durham and Walkerton
** UPDATED AUGUST 22, 2023 **
Due to insufficient staffing, please be advised of the following temporary Emergency Department closures:
The Chesley Emergency Department will be closed:
Thursday, August 24 at 5:00 PM reopening Monday, August 28 at 7:00 AM
Thursday, August 31 at 5:00 PM, reopening Monday, September 4 at 7:00 AM
The Walkerton Emergency Department will be closed:
Wednesday, August 23 at 5:00 PM, reopening Thursday, August 24 at 7:00 AM
Saturday, August 26 at 5:00 PM, reopening Sunday, August 27 at 7:00 AM
Sunday, August 27 at 5:00 PM, reopening Monday August 28 at 7:00 AM
Monday, August 28 at 5:00 PM, reopening Tuesday, August 29 at 7:00 AM
The Durham Emergency Department will be closed:
Wednesday, August 23 at 5:00 PM reopening Thursday, August 24 at 7:00 AM
Friday, August 25 at 5:00 PM reopening Saturday, August 26 at 7:00 AM
Wednesday, August 30 at 5:00 PM, reopening Thursday, August 31 at 7:00 AM
Ambulance by-pass has been undertaken to divert patients to the nearest open ED.
Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 911 to be taken to the nearest Emergency Department. For non-urgent health care needs, Health Connect Ontario is available 24/7 for non-emergency health-related questions by calling 811.
The closest 24-hour Emergency Departments to the Chesley hospital are:
Hanover (19km)
Walkerton (25km) (note temporary overnight closures on August 23, 26th, 27th and 28th)
Southampton (42km)
Markdale (44km)
Owen Sound (46km)
Kincardine (60km)
Mount Forest (60km)
The closest 24-hour Emergency Departments to the Durham hospital are:
Hanover (20km)
Mount Forest (25km)
Walkerton (28km) (note temporary overnight closures on August 23, 26th, 27th and 28th)
Markdale (28km)
Owen Sound (46km)
Palmerston (46km)
The closest 24-hour Emergency Departments to the Walkerton hospital are:
Hanover (12km)
Wingham (39km)
Kincardine (42km)
Palmerston (43km)
Mount Forest (46km)
Southampton (51km)
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